Google Ads Hub
Google Ads playbooks for Singapore: account structure, bidding strategies, keyword research, and cost benchmarks by industry.
Google Ads rewards structure and patience, not clever bidding tricks. This hub covers account architecture, bidding, keyword research and Singapore cost benchmarks so you can judge whether an account is being managed or merely being spent.
Account structure that stays manageable
Keep campaigns split by intent and margin, not by every keyword variation. Tight themed ad groups, clean negative keyword lists shared across the account, separate brand and non-brand campaigns so brand clicks stop flattering your blended cost per acquisition, and Performance Max kept in its own campaign with a clear asset feed.
Bidding strategies and when each fits
Manual and enhanced CPC still make sense while conversion volume is thin. Move to Maximise Conversions once you record at least thirty conversions a month, then to target CPA or target ROAS when the data is stable and values are accurate. Switching strategies weekly resets learning and is the single most common reason accounts underperform.
Singapore cost benchmarks by sector
Cost per click varies widely: home services and renovation often sit between S$3 and S$8, professional services and B2B between S$4 and S$12, and legal or finance terms higher still. What matters is cost per qualified lead, which we track against a target derived from your close rate and average order value rather than an industry average.
Landing pages decide the outcome
Most underperforming accounts do not have a bidding problem. They send high-intent traffic to a generic homepage. Every campaign gets a page that matches the query, states pricing or a clear range, shows proof, and asks for one action. Improving conversion rate from two to four percent halves cost per lead without touching bids.
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What is a typical Google Ads cost per click in Singapore?
Most SME accounts see S$2 to S$12 per click depending on sector, with home services around S$3 to S$8 and B2B or professional services often above S$5. Legal and finance keywords run higher.
What is the minimum Google Ads budget worth running?
Around S$1,500 to S$2,000 per month in media spend for a single market and service line. Below that, conversion data accumulates too slowly for smart bidding to optimise.
Should we use Performance Max or Search campaigns?
Start with Search for clear commercial intent and control, then add Performance Max once you have reliable conversion tracking and creative assets. Running Performance Max alone often hides where spend actually goes.
Why did our cost per lead increase after switching to smart bidding?
Usually because the switch happened with too few conversions, or because conversion events include low-value actions. Smart bidding optimises towards whatever you tell it a conversion is.